Annapolis Pride

AACPS LGBTQ+ Policy Third Read
2021-06-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | MD
We need your help to support LGBTQ+ students! The AACPS BoE is scheduled to vote on the proposed LGBTQ+ policy on June 16th.
Please read below to learn how you can support the AACPS Board of Education for the second read of draft LGBTQ+ Policy.
View the draft LGBTQ+ Policy here:
https://aacpsschools.org/…/DRAFT-JQ-Safe-and-Inclusive…
Submit public comment:
po************@***ps.org
The link to register to deliver in person testimony will be posted on this page below. Register by 5 p.m. on the day preceding a Board meeting. Sign-up for oral or written testimony here: https://www.aacps.org/boardtestimony

Support our advocacy efforts – donate to Annapolis Pride: https://secure.givelively.org/…/donate-to-annapolis-pride

LGBTQ+ Pride in the Outdoors: Virtual Solidarity Event
2021-06-09 20:00
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ and environmental movements, recognizing its leaders, and exploring the important relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and nature. This virtual solidarity event will be in conjunction to our monthly MD Sierra Film Club and feature the short film “Venture Out.”
Register for the Zoom link: bit.ly/prideoutdoors2021

CALIENTE PRIDE NIGHT
2021-06-13 20:00
Celebrating equality, supporting & caring for our Latino & All LGTB community.
Noche de Orgullo en Caliente with a Diva Drag Show, DJ, special Pride food & drinks menu, great people!
Our Divas are so excited for the support, and the vibes indicate is going to be a spectacular night. Don’t miss it!
DJ Lobo
No reservations. Come early to eat, drink, drink, and a lot of FUN!
No Cover
Share this event, tag your friends, & support the Annapolis Pride Parade in October.
Follow this event for updates!
Featuring Jenny Llamas debut drag performance

PRIDE Happy Hour at the Graduate
2021-06-20 20:00
Join Graduate Annapolis for a Happy Hour (or two!) at Trophy Room in celebration of PRIDE month ?️‍?
Sip on crisp cocktails, indulge in hot bites and play your hand in life-sized games including corn hole, Jenga, foosball, chess and more!
While your hear, dance a little with local favorite Dj Fo4!
STAY WITH PRIDE | Staying the weekend? Enjoy 15% off our best available rate when booking with code PRIDE ?

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A
2021-09-02 20:00
Join us for a conversation and Q&A about COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Alexandra Morán, community health provider with Luminis Health on Facebook Live on September 8th, at 6pm. Submit your questions anonymously here: https://forms.gle/XKgJjh1x5zxxVzi67
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:
FREE VACCINE
VACUNA GRATIS
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #1 – September, 16th from 5-7pm at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St. Register here: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/5253914061
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #2 – October, 11th from 5-7pm at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St. Register here: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0513562594
These events are organized by Annapolis Pride and Luminis Health.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #1
2021-09-02 20:00
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #1
FREE VACCINE
VACUNA GRATIS
Register here/Regístrate aquí: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/5253914061
No appointment/Sin cita
No Photo ID or insurance required/No necesita ID o seguro médico
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #2 – October, 11th from 5-7pm at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St. Register here: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0513562594
These events are organized by Annapolis Pride and Luminis Health.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #2
2021-09-02 20:00
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #2
FREE VACCINE
VACUNA GRATIS
Register here/Regístrate aquí: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/5253914061
No appointment/Sin cita
No Photo ID or insurance required/No necesita ID o seguro médico
This event is organized by Annapolis Pride and Luminis Health.

2022 Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk
2021-09-02 20:00
Help us create a culture that is smart about mental health and support AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
Register today for the 2021 Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk www.afsp.org/annapolis.

ST. ANNE'S RAINBOW GROUP BRUNCH
2021-09-06 20:00
St. Anne’s Rainbow Group Brunch
St. Anne’s Rainbow Group will welcome Fall with our traditional brunch on Sunday, October 17th, 12:30 PM at THE LIGHTHOUSE BISTRO, 202 West Street, Annapolis. Our gathering will follow St. Anne’s 11:15 AM service.
Our special guest will be Maryland House of Delegates member Lily Qi, who spearheaded the formation of the statewide Maryland LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, which was codified during the 2021 legislative session. Lily will share with us her vision for the commission and its importance to Maryland LGBTQ+ citizens. A question and answer opportunity will enable brunch attendees to voice their concerns and issues.
All are welcome. Please RSVP to Joe Clapsaddle (cl********@********er.com) by October 15th.

Blessing of the Animals
2021-09-08 20:00
Bring your feathered, furry, and scaly friends to be blessed at St. Luke’s on Saturday, October 2 at 4 pm.
The service will be held outdoors in our amphitheater, rain or shine. Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends and neighbors!
If your pet dislikes crowds, you can also bring a photograph or a beloved toy to be blessed.
Requirements for masking and social distancing will be dependent on diocesan guidelines at the time of the event. Please bring a mask and be prepared to wear it if requested. Thanks for helping us keep our community safe!
Following the blessing service, you’re invited to enjoy a walk through St. Luke’s Restoration of Nature with your pets: www.facebook.com/restorationofnature

2021 HoCo Pride Festival
2021-09-09 20:00
HoCo Pride 2021 will be held in an all-new location! This year’s pride festival will be held at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!
Saturday, October 9, 2021 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044

Annapolis Pride Inside & Out Sour Release at Forward Brewing
2021-10-07 20:00
Celebrate Coming Out Day, try our Annapolis Pride Inside & Out Sour, and meet and support the Annapolis Pride team! The Annapolis Pride team will set up a table at 4pm on Tuesday at Forward. Come meet them at learn about their 2021 and 2022 activities (and parade). To stay updated on this event, make sure to RSVP on our Facebook Event.
In addition, from Tuesday through Sunday, 15% of all sales from the Annapolis Pride Inside and Out Sour will be donated to Annapolis Pride in support of their programming to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and embrace diversity in Annapolis.
The Annapolis Pride Inside & Sour is a fruited kettle sour conditioned on dragonfruit and watermelon purees and marshmallow compound. Come share a pint with your community in honor of National Coming Out Day and Annapolis’ LGBTQ+ community!

Rise & Pride
2021-10-07 20:00
Join us at Bread and Butter Kitchen for Rise & Pride! This is a fun, family friendly, informal event that is free and open to all. Plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the Annapolis Harbor. Masks must be worn inside. Check out their menu on their website.

Disability Awareness in the Kink/Leather Community, A Follow-Up
2021-10-11 20:00
A follow-up to our round table discussion last year on disabilities within the kink/leather community. We will take a look at the document that has been created within the past year. Whether or not you have a disability, physical or mental come share your experiences with others. Learn about how those with disabilities adapt and become more more aware in general.
All are welcome. If you have any questions please contact the host (Through the FB event).

Outlove: A Night with Julie Rodgers
2021-10-11 20:00
Join us to hear from Julie Rodgers, author of Outlove, and featured in the powerful Netflix documentary, Pray Away. It will be a night of storytelling and song from local LGBTQ leaders, and a chance to fellowship with a community of LGBTQ+ and allies. All are welcome!
Click here to view the livestream.

Planned Giving Speaker Series: LGBTQ Estate Planning Webinar
2021-10-11 20:00
Join attorney Lee Carpenter, as he shares how to work with same-sex couples and other LGBTQ individuals with a new understanding and confidence.
This webinar is open to the public and free to registered participants.
This webinar will focus on creating a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQ community. Presented by Lee Carpenter, an attorney whose practice includes a special emphasis on the unique needs of members of the LGBTQ community, participants will learn how to speak with LGBTQ individuals without causing offense, understand how LGBTQ life experiences and planning needs may differ, and identify ways to avoid unintentional bias. The many benefits of marriage will also be discussed in an estate-planning context. Participants will leave the session prepared to work with same-sex couples and other LGBTQ individuals with new understanding and confidence.
1-hour CFP® Board CE approved

About the Presentor:
Lee Carpenter is a partner at the Baltimore law firm of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, trust administration, and general business and corporate law. Lee’s estate-planning work includes a special emphasis on the unique needs of members of the LGBTQ community. As an active member of the community himself, he has testified before the Maryland General Assembly in favor of pro-LGBTQ legislation. Lee is a board member at the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and at FreeState Justice, which provides free legal services to Maryland’s low-income LGBTQ residents. In 2006 he received his J.D. from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, where he now teaches Estates & Trusts as an adjunct professor. He is a frequent author and lecturer on topics related to estate planning and LGBTQ law.

A VERY MERRY DRAG BRUNCH - At Rams Head On-Stage in Annapolis!
2021-11-21 19:00
Join Shawnna Alexander and Victoria Bohmore as they host an extra special Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 18th at Rams Head On-Stage, in Annapolis!
They’ll be joined for brunch by extra special guest Miss Gay America 2019, Andora TeTee as well as M’ara M. Diamond, Krystal Nova and Jordin Jamison.
This is a 16+ yr old event.

MasQUEERade! - With the Anne Arundel Public Library!
2021-11-22 19:00
After the success with last years “Park-n-Pride”. The Mountain Road Library of Pasadena wanted to continue the fun with something else. That something else is taking the shape of a masquerade ball to celebrate our queer fam and the new year! Come celebrate the new year with your LGBTQ+ fam and the library!
Music, Dancing, Crafts and more!
Dress your best, wear a costume or just come as you are – Just come PROUD!
Prizes for best costumes!
WHEN: January 15th, 4-6pm
WHERE: The Mountain Road Library at 4730 Mountain road, Pasadena, MD

AACPL: LGBTQ VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
2021-12-13 19:00
The LGBTQ Book Club meets virtually every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to attend. This is a safe and healthy space to enjoy and discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in a variety of genres. March’s selection: Fairest: a Memoir by Meredith Talusan. April’s selection: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo. May’s selection is: Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Please register for this even here: LGBTQ Virtual Book Club | Anne Arundel County Public Library (aacpl.net)

#REFORMNOW: Rally to End Trans Violence - TLGBQ+ Corrections Reform
2021-12-13 19:00
Baltimore Central Booking & the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) continues to disrespect trans, gay, & bi detained persons, disregarding their safety, dignity, and humanity. DPSCS personnel continue to harass, demean, & violently hurt our incarcerated siblings.
This Friday, DPSCS victims, survivors, & their families, along with w/ Baltimore Safe Haven, BMORE BLXCK, FreeState Justice, will rally outside Baltimore Central Booking demanding #REFORMNOW

AACPL: LGBTQ VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
2021-12-13 19:00
The LGBTQ Book Club meets virtually every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to attend. This is a safe and healthy space to enjoy and discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in a variety of genres. March’s selection: Fairest: a Memoir by Meredith Talusan. April’s selection: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo. May’s selection is: Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. (Registration opens after the previous months meeting is over)
Please register for this even here: LGBTQ Virtual Book Club | Anne Arundel County Public Library (aacpl.net)

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ Community
2022-01-31 19:00
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide in LGBTQ populations, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.

Topics covered include:

Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S. and worldwide
Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk
Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, and how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis

* Participants must be 18 years and older
* A Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days prior to the presentation date
* For questions, contact AFSP Maryland and Delaware Area Director Kat Olbrich at ko******@**sp.org

SnowDemic: Winter Weather Preparedness in a Global Pandemic
2022-01-31 19:00
A presentation/discussion from the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management.
-Winter Weather Hazards
-COVID-19 Status and Preparedness
-Staying Informed
-Preparedness Tips for Any Emergency
-Fire Safety
-County Snow Plowing Process
-During and After a Winter Storm
-Driving in Winter Weather
-Getting Involved

Drag Bingo! @ The Brass Tap
2022-02-28 19:00
Join us for a great Drag Bingo party! The Brass Tap will be hosting Drag Bingo every Friday! Isn’t that exciting!? Join us Fridays at 9 pm for a great time. Tickets can be purchased on their Facebook page or through Eventbrite. These events will be featuring Regina Jozet Adams, Queen Jalah Nicole, and Ashlee Jozet Adams! Please note that this is a 21 and over event.

L. RODGERS Live at 49 West!
2022-03-09 19:00
Join L. Rodgers for an intimate acoustic concert at 49 West Cafe & wine bar in downtown Annapolis!
Visit their YouTube Channel: L. Rodgers – YouTube
15$ cover.
Call to reserve your table! 410-626-9796

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LGBTQIA+ FAMILY MEMBER (With Coach Alex Ray)
2022-03-09 19:00
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+) , Adults

Registration for this event will be open from March 15, 2022 @ 10:00am to March 29, 2022 @ 7:00pm. Here: How to Support Your LGBTQIA+ Family Member Virtual Workshop | Anne Arundel County Public Library (aacpl.net)

Event Details

This virtual workshop will focus on methods to empower Parents and Family Members of LGBTQIA+ Youth to become supportive allies. Participants will learn concrete actions they can take to open communication and see whether they are helping or hurting their loved one.

Benefit Dinner in Support of the Candace C.W. Antwine Service Award Friday
2022-03-09 19:00
Benefit Dinner in Support of the Candace C.W. Antwine Service Award
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:00 pm
This award aims to elevate AACPS graduates who enlist to serve our country in the military by assisting with the costs of the basic training packing list. This is the only award of its kind in the region. It’s a common misconception that everything is paid for when one enlists to serve. This is simply not the case. The packing sheet and costs of supplies whilst participating in basic training can add up to several hundred dollars. It’s past time we elevate those students who elect to enlist after graduation.
If you know of any AACPS students who are thinking of enlisting after graduation application materials and deadlines can be found at www.aacps.org/ServiceAward.

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THE HUMAN LIBRARY®: UNJUDGE SOMEONE
2022-03-09 19:00
The Human Library® is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. We host events where readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to. Every human book from our bookshelf represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization, or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin, etc. Human books are available for checkout to individual or small group readers for respectful interaction and purposeful dialogue. Sign up and checkout will occur onsite the day of the event. Bring your questions and an open mind.
REGISTRATION ENCORAGED, BUT WALK-INS WELCOME!
Annapolis Library
1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1750

EverMind: 2022 Town Hall Series for LQBTQ+ Youth
2022-03-13 20:00
EveryMind is proud to launch its
2022 Town Hall Series for LQBTQ+ Youth
Join us for the first Town Hall!
Providing Healthy Support Systems to our LGBTQ+ Youth
Thursday, March 24, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 pm
The first event in this series is geared towards parents, foster parents, caregivers, guardians, extended family members, mental health professionals, and service providers.
Objectives:
• Define common language and acronyms used to convey the importance of inclusive language
• Recognize risk factors that increase the chances LGBTQ youth will experience a mental health disorder
• Identify ways family members, school staff, and mental health professionals can support the mental wellness of LGBTQ+ youth
• Highlight local and national resources available to support LGBTQ+ youth
Upcoming Events in the Town Hall Series:
Providing Healthy Support Systems to our Hispanic LGBTQ+ Youth (presented in Spanish, May 2022)
Suicide Prevention and Intervention: How To Help Others In A Crisis (September 2022)
LGBTQ+ Youth Panel (November 2022)

REGISTER HERE

Annapolis Pride 2020: Theme Launch Party!
2022-03-13 20:00
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Join us and our Host Sponsor, The Graduate Annapolis hotel, at the Trophy Room Bar & Restaurant to celebrate the announcement of the 2022 Annapolis Pride Parade theme!
Please join us at the Graduate of our other events leading up to our return to our in-person Pride Parade on June 4, 2022!

Saturday, April 9th, 4-10pm – Theme Launch Party
Thursday, May 12th, 4-7pm – Proclamation Party
Friday, June 3rd, 4-6pm family, 6-12pm Pre-Pride Party
Saturday, June 4th

Brunch – 10am-12pm
Parade – 12-1:00pm
Block Party – 12-5pm
After Party – 5pm -12am

Sunday, June 5th 11-1pm Brunch
